Radiation Protection Specialist

Speedrun Talent Network; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability and Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Standard Nuclear, based in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a Health Physicist to lead radiological protection across manufacturing, lab, and processing operations. You will apply sound health physics principles, assess hazards, and translate requirements into practical controls.

You will collaborate with radiological control technicians, engineering, EH&S, and licensing teams, develop procedures, support permits, and drive ALARA practices to maintain regulatory compliance and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics, Nuclear Engineering, Radiation Protection, Physics, or related discipline.
• 3–7 years of experience in health physics, radiation protection, radiological safety, or related nuclear operations.
• Experience with NRC/DOE radiation protection requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of the site's radiological protection program.
• Evaluate radiological hazards and develop protective measures.
• Develop and maintain radiation protection procedures and operational controls.
• Ensure radiological practices comply with regulations and license conditions.
• Apply ALARA principles to minimize occupational exposure.
• Evaluate personnel radiation exposure and dosimetry data.
• Assess survey data, contamination levels, and airborne radioactivity.
• Perform health physics calculations for dose, shielding, and contamination.
• Support selection and calibration of radiation monitoring equipment.
• Provide guidance to operations and maintenance on radiological safety.
• Conduct hazard assessments for processes and facilities.
• Develop radiological work permits and hazard assessments.
• Investigate radiological incidents and corrective actions.
• Prepare radiological documentation and training materials.

Skills

Health Physics

Radiation Protection

Dosimetry

Regulatory compliance

ALARA

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health Physics or related technical discipline

CHP certification (preferred or progress toward)

Job description

Standard Nuclear, based in Oak Ridge, TN, is seeking a Health Physicist to lead radiological protection across manufacturing, lab, and processing operations. You will apply sound health physics principles, assess hazards, and translate requirements into practical controls.

You will collaborate with radiological control technicians, engineering, EH&S, and licensing teams, develop procedures, support permits, and drive ALARA practices to maintain regulatory compliance and safe operations.